05-23-2013, 09:19 PM
(05-23-2013, 08:54 PM)Duchess Wrote: I feel like I'm misunderstang something. Why am I hearing some media outlets say this is a mistrial?
JsMom is correct, a mistrial is declared for the penalty phase only when sentencing deliberations result in a deadlock.
The guilty verdict for premeditated murder was already decided and it stands firm.
A new jury will be selected, briefed on the case, and deliberate whether Jodi should be sentenced to life or death. This will begin on July 18th.